Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?
a) Congress was a two-chambered body, with a House of Delegates and a Council.
b) There were two branches of government—judicial and legislative—but no executive.
c) Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
d) The more populous a state, the more votes it cast in Congress.
Answer: c) Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
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